Your support brings hope and brighter futures to children in Eastern and Southern Africa. Together, we can protect, nurture, and empower the next generation.
With nearly half of the populations in Eastern and Southern Africa under 18, the region’s growing child population presents both opportunities and challenges. The time to act is now, as children are the future. And by contributing to UNICEF’s work, you are directly impacting the lives of children who deserve the chance to thrive, dream, and succeed.
Together, we can make a difference to the lives of children across Eastern and Southern Africa. Your generosity can open doors to endless possibilities for children, helping them achieve their dreams. Join the movement and be a champion for children!
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Be the change. Help protect lives today
UNICEF works alongside partners, communities, and the private sector to save children’s lives, protect their rights, and support them in reaching their full potential, from early childhood to adolescence.
UNICEF in Eastern and Southern Africa is focusing on:
Ending the Childhood Nutrition Crisis: In Eastern and Southern Africa, millions of children face malnutrition, stunting, and even obesity. Just in 2023, nearly 4 million children in the region were severely wasted. Your donation brings life-saving nutrition, helping children grow, learn, and thrive. Every child deserves a healthy future - together, we can make it happen!
Learn more about our efforts to combat the childhood nutrition crisis in the region
Rapid Response to Public Health Emergencies: A new crisis is threatening children's lives today: a new mpox virus variant (clade Ib) is spreading across affected countries, putting young children at risk. Drawing on lessons from the HIV, COVID-19, and Ebola health emergencies, it’s vital we join forces to support survivors, combat stigma, and maintain essential social services - especially education and reintegration for children. With your support, we can act swiftly to protect and save lives!
Learn more about UNICEF's rapid response to Public Health emergencies in the region
Unlocking every child’s potential through education: Education is a powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty and open doors to brighter futures for millions of children in Eastern and Southern Africa. Sadly, many children still face barriers to learning due to poverty, conflict, and lack of access. UNICEF is committed to ensuring every child gets the education they deserve, offering opportunities to learn and thrive. With your support, we can provide access to quality education, empowering children to build better lives and stronger communities. Together, we can unlock their potential!
Learn more about our efforts to offer quality education and learning in the region
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We don’t currently have offline fundraisers collecting donations for UNICEF.
If you are approached by anyone claiming to be UNICEF, do not give any personal details or transfer funds.
You can support our efforts in helping vulnerable children by donating online on this secure official webpage. In case you have doubts about the authenticity of the page, please contact us at donations-esar@unicef.org.
Please do not share any sensitive/banking card information with any individuals who may ask you for this type of information, either online or offline.
You can securely make a one-time and/or a monthly donation, on this page, by clicking on the donation buttons. Please select the donation amount that you want to give, then continue with the next steps to finish your donation.
No donation is too small, and any donation can help save children's lives.
You choose for how long you wish to donate: monthly or only once. In order to contribute to a fundamental change in the lives of vulnerable children, the longer you choose to get involved, the more powerful your donation will be. Vulnerable children’s lives can improve if you are a part of and contribute to the work that we are doing, and to the solutions that we are providing. By donating, you become an active part of the solution and change process.
A monthly donation is a recurring gift amount that you choose to send each month, and it is even more impactful, as this means that you'll be helping children every single day.
Your monthly gift will also enable us to plan effectively in our upcoming work, reduce costs and most importantly, reach even more children in need. The support and generosity of monthly donors contribute significantly to UNICEF's efforts to help vulnerable children.
Your donation is used to support UNICEF's programmes for children in need in Eastern and Southern Africa.
UNICEF encourages monthly donations to help us deliver sustainable, long-term solutions for children both in the region and globally.
Donating online through our UNICEF official websites is just as safe as any other online payment.
We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your information and ensure that your donation is secure. Your card and personal data will be safe and secure.
UNICEF does not have access to your bank card details, we will only have access to the contact details you provide in the donation form: name, surname, e-mail and phone number.
Yes, you will receive an automatic "Thank You" email which can be used as a receipt for your donation.
UNICEF does not offer sponsorship of individual children. Instead, your donation goes to help many more of the most vulnerable children in Eastern and Southern Africa. This may include public health emergencies, quality education, ending child poverty, protection against violence and providing safe, clean water.
You can reach out to us by sending an email to donations-esar@unicef.org. We are here to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have.